Royd Restaurant - Celebrating Succulent Seasonal Southern-Thai Cuisine

An ultra-stylish Phuket dining experience awaits visitors to Royd Restaurant, where dedication to Southern Thai tradition meets exhilarating invention and innovation. Considered one of the best fine dining restaurants in Phuket, Restaurant Royd, in the heart of Phuket Old Town, has been making a name for itself as one of the must-try restaurants in Phuket since opening its doors under the leadership of Chef Suwijak (Chef Mond). Phuket has long been respected as a city rich in culinary culture, and Chef Mond has been blazing a trail ever since dominating his opponents to win the prestigious Iron Chef Thailand title in 2020. Restaurant Royd takes its name from a word that not only translates as ‘tasty’ but also conveys the sense of being ‘awesome’ and ‘cool’. And that is certainly what this epitome of fine dining in Phuket exudes with its bold, red-painted exterior juxtaposing a cool, calming interior.

Chef Mond explains that he chose to renovate the buildings that now house one of the best Thai restaurants in Phuket because of his attachment to the area. He added that he used to walk past the shop fronts on Dibuk Road on his way to school. He also owns CLOUD MARKT, a charming boutique eatery and outlet next to Royd in Phuket supplying locally sourced products and tasty specialties, including Japanese rice curry omelet with Chiang Mai sausage. Restaurant Royd maintains an air of exclusivity among the must-try restaurants in Phuket by providing room for just 24 guests per sitting. This means that each visitor is individually taken care of as they embark on their Southern Thai culinary journey. The exquisite Royd Restaurant tasting menus are created from fresh, locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients and paired with a delicious selection of cocktails and wines specially selected from vineyards around the globe.

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Cozy Traditionalism Meets Modern Minimalism at Royd Restaurant Phuket

Behind the deep red facade of Royd Restaurant Phuket is a cozy, if minimalist, interior where the decor carefully preserves the spirit of the old building (a traditional Thai townhouse) while introducing some updated ideas. The lighting is subdued and picks out details such as the bar counter, enhancing the already welcoming atmosphere. Dining utensils and tableware are all specially designed, and the tableware has been fired using clay sourced from the south, adding to the fine dining Phuket experience. What really makes restaurant Royd one of the best fine dining restaurants in Phuket is Chef Mond’s belief that the best places to eat in Phuket Town should arouse all the senses and that guests should feel they are having an exclusive experience while also feeling at home while enjoying the tastes, scents, and textures of the south. Visitors should expect a short story about the inspiration behind each course from the chef as it is served. Guests are invited to sit at tables or choose a place at the bar where they can watch the chefs in action while enjoying a cocktail.

Since being added to the short list of Michelin restaurants in Phuket, booking a table at this must-try restaurant in Phuket has become essential: reservations are also required as the chefs need time to create the elaborate 7- and 9-course menus. So, be sure to tell the Secret Retreats Concierge to include a dinner at Royd when planning your Phuket or Southern Thailand travel itinerary. The restaurant is conveniently located a stone’s throw from Thalang Road and the popular Sunday Walking Street Market. The team at Royd are also happy to accommodate private dining for special occasions such as a corporate dinner or wedding anniversary and will work with guests to provide a bespoke experience tailored to individual requirements. The best fine dining in Phuket is available from 6 pm to 10 pm every day except Tuesday, with an additional 12 pm to 2 pm service on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Royd Joins the Ranks of MICHELIN Restaurants in Phuket

Being selected to be on the pages of the Red Book’s Thailand 2024 edition is proof that Royd has secured its place among the best fine dining restaurants in Phuket. A commitment to supporting local farmers, fishermen, artisans, and other producers is at the heart of this jewel in the crown of restaurants in old town Phuket and something Chef Mond is keen to promote. Royd is also about exploring the history and traditions of Southern Thailand to create a menu with a modern twist that changes with the seasons. However, many of the dishes served up at Chef Mond’s restaurant in Old Town Phuket have a connection to the meals he grew up with while being presented in a way that neither he nor his guests may be familiar with. For example, this season’s The Taste of Junk Ceylon menus have been inspired by the provinces of Trang, Ranong, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Phuket, a region that was once called Junk Ceylon by Western sailors and is renowned for its unique fusion of Malay and Chinese cultures and cuisine. The 9 Courses 9 Bites Tasting Menu at Royd is inspired and created from a deep knowledge of regional flavors as well as by listening to and learning from cooks and restaurant owners from across the south of Thailand. Specialties include Andaman squid with Phuket pineapple and Southern-Thai sour curry, Krabi fish curry with Hua Hin caviar, homemade rice noodles and frog legs, and lamb with burnt banana jam, white turmeric, organic rice, and pulled lamb wafer. Desserts at Royd include salak and chrysanthemum tea, and Trang nipa palm with Phuket chocolate, and Phatthalung black sticky rice. Each plate is accompanied by a drink that is chosen to complement the flavor of the food. Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy Chef Mond’s wonderfully creative and delicious Phuket cuisine, contact the concierge team and book your table.

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